Caversham Arts Trail is back this weekend and next, allowing people to meet creative people and buy unique art.
Launched in 2010, it has grown from 16 artists to more than 50, and taking in 20 different venues across Caversham and Emmer Green. This is its biggest ever event, running over two weekends in May: Saturday 9 and 16, and Sunday 10 and 17.
What is an Arts Trail?
Artists turn their studios and homes into living art galleries for the weekend, allowing a pool of artists to join them to exhibit their latest works.
Visitors can explore as many venues as they want, and take the opportunity to admire the work, talk to the creator, and take their favourite pieces home. Buying the art means they are supporting local artists, and have something special to display in their home.
Examples of the types of work that can be found on the trail include paintings and watercolours, jewellery, prints, sculptures, and photographs. Each venue houses different collections, so it’s worth taking time to explore.
Where is the Caversham Arts Trail taking place?
The 2026 Caversham Arts Trail takes place in venues including Mays Barn on Peppard Road, Queen Anne’s School on Henley Road, and homes in Conisboro Avenue, Albert Road, and Kidmore Road.
Also hosting artist are Caversham Print Club, and The Herb Farm on Peppard Road.
A map of all the venues is available to download from cavershamartstrail.co.uk
What demonstrations can we see
There are different demonstrations taking place across the weekends, and they are set out on the map, linked above.
They include:
- Ros Davies with silver clay at noon, she is exhibiting at The Herb Farm
- John Nicholls will demonstrate some of his sculpting techniques on Sundays at 3pm, from a venue in Sandcroft Road
- Marion Pyke gives demonstrations on how to use a sketchbook at 2pm each of the open days, from a venue in Kidmore Road
- Andy Field and Robert Fitzmaurace will be working throughout each day from Caversham Print Club, while Mark Webber will be printmaking at the same venue on Saturdays.
- A home in Hemdean Road is the venue for demonstrations of woodturning from The Welsh Woodman at 2pm on Saturdays, while Nina O’Connell will demonstrate her brush strokes throughout the days at the same place
- Queen Anne’s School will let pupils showcase their talents at 1pm on both Saturdays
- Evangeline’s Emporium will be working throughout the day from its Gosbrook Road base
- Charlie Burns will give demonstrations of his work at Mays Barn on the Sunday mornings.
How do I find out more information about the 2026 Caversham Trail artists
Each of the artists and venues is set out on the Caversham Arts Trail website.
They are arranged under venues, and people can click on the images to see examples of the artists’ works.
When you are at a Caversham Arts Trail venue, you can talk to the artists about their creations, how they get inspiration, and what they are working on.
When is Caversham Arts Trail taking place and how much is entry to the venues?
Caversham Arts Trail runs over the weekends of May 9 and 10, and 16 and 17.
Each of the venues is open from 11am to 5pm.
There is no charge for visiting the venues. Some venues may have refreshments available for a small fee, and if you buy any art there will be a fee for that.
For more details, and to explore the maps, log on to: https://cavershamartstrail.co.uk/
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